San Rafael puts up signs to stop panhandling

On certain street corners just outside downtown San Rafael people say panhandling has become a problem. "I think it is shameful they are allowed to come here and do that," said resident Bruce Sarafraz.

San Rafael homeowner shoots at attempted burglary suspect

Police say the 9-1-1 call initially came in at 10:07 a.m., Friday from the 200 block of San Marino Drive in San Rafael.

'Got English?' sign found on elementary school campus in San Rafael

An offensive sign, hung at a San Rafael elementary school, is getting a vigorous response from the district superintendent. 

San Rafael home seriously damaged in afternoon fire

Firefighters were called about 2:40 p.m. Sunday to 775 Estancia Way, where fire destroyed the master bedroom of the house and damaged the attic. The rest of the house suffered major smoke damage, said acting Chief Robert Sinnott

Young student at San Rafael school dies in accident on playground

A 7-year-old boy is dead following what appears to be a schoolyard accident. Now a school is mourning and police in San Rafael are investigating.

Bay Area Guide Dogs star in new Disney+ docuseries

Guide Dogs for the Blind is a San Rafael nonprofit organization that breeds, trains, and partners guide dogs with people who need them.

Sex offender arrested for inappropriately touching students

A registered sex offender was arrested Wednesday after sexually assaulting two students on a high school campus in San Rafael.

Drug detection K-9, comfort dog joining San Rafael police department

The 20-month-old Shepinois K-9 Jesko and Blue, a 2-1/2-year old Labrador Golden Retriever mix and retired Guide Dog for the Blind will be welcomed to the Police Department at the City Council meeting Monday. 

San Rafael mayor keeping flags at half-staff until there?s gun control action
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The mayor of San Rafael says city flags will remain at half staff, until there's action on gun reform. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports Mayor Gary Phillips says a few days after the shootings, flags elsewhere went back to normal.

San Rafael Yacht Harbor tenants upset homeless people are using their showers
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In the North Bay, a surge of homeless people are attracted to an unlikely spot--the San Rafael Yacht Harbor. They're apparently using the showers that are supposed to be for tenants only. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.

Flavored tobacco ban considered in San Rafael
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San Rafael is trying to determine the best way to keep tobacco products out of the hands of kids. The City Council met late night Monday to decide if they should restrict sales of flavored tobacco and e-cigarettes. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.